FINANCIAL PLANNING MANAGER
CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING IRELAND
Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI) is the national organisation
representing, promoting, and developing co-operative housing in
Ireland.
CHI is an Approved Housing Body (AHB) and a member of the Housing
Alliance. CHI work with various stakeholders in the housing sector,
including Local Authorities, Government, aspiring homeowners, tenants,
and developers and is subject to regulation by the Approved Housing
Bodies Regulatory Authority and the Charities Regulator.
Since our foundation in * we have provided over
5, * homes through homeownership, shared
ownership, and social rented co-operatives. With our membership of
democratically controlled local co-operatives, we continue to manage
over 4, * homes across Ireland.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
CHI is seeking a full-time, permanent "Financial Planning Manager”.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the
financial planning, analysis, forecasting and modelling scenarios for
the organisation. This is a leadership position for a person who
wants to work collaboratively with our internal teams and external
stakeholders.
This role provides the successful candidate with a great opportunity
to work within a dynamic, growing, and inclusive organisation while at
the same time gaining significant and varied experience within the
social housing & co-operative sector.
This role is based on a *-hour week (Monday to
Friday). The Financial Planning Manager will report to CHI’s
Director of Finance.
The role is based in CHI’s Head Office, located at **Apply on the
website**/ * Warrington Place, Dublin 2. CHI
facilities hybrid-working (part onsite, part remote); however the
successful candidate will be expected to work onsite regularly and
visit other CHI offices when the need arises.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Curator of CHI’s financial modelling activities including long
term ( * year) business forecasting, annual
budget modelling, budget flexing, business cases and cashflow
modelling.
* End to End responsibility on Financial Investment _aspect_
reporting to the Director of Finance, including controls, procedures,
and ownership of commercial & financial assessment of projects for
Director of Finance, collaborating with new business supply and
delivery teams, _Treasury Manager and Asset & Loan function_ etc.
* Ongoing evaluation of investment _(housing delivery_) pipeline at
various lifecycle stages at project level, portfolio level (including
turnkey and construction projects where applicable). To incorporate
such evaluation outcomes into the financial modelling process.
* Finance Business Partner support to new business supply (including
input to commercial negotiation and decision making) and to Asset
Management Property Services (AMPS) (lifecycle and maintenance costs)
including analytical reviews, data intelligence, and cash management
planning for lifecycle cash set aside requirements)
* Lead modeller for Environment, Societal & Governance (ESG),
climate impact layered scenarios. Corporate Sustainability Reporting
Directive (CSRD) Finance lead. To work collaboratively in this regard
with the wider CHI executive team in progressing ESG initiatives.
* Developing relationships with stakeholders including the ICSH,
Housing Alliance, working alongside industry peers to review data
inputs and stay abreast on all technical modelling matters relating to
the sector.
* Probing potential financing arrangement scenarios and their
implications for the organisation.
* Probing the risk environment of the organisation in developing
modelling and stress test scenarios.
* Building income, cashflow and balance sheet (incl. assets & loans)
models.
* Performing detailed financial analysis to support business case
development and benefits realisation. To include operational cost
reviews for investment viability input and value for money generally.
* Drive business development, researching market variables,
assessing viability and opportunities in any new sectoral initiatives.
* Building technical knowledge across the wider internal team.
* Servicing Financial institutions seeking model reviews to support
lending decisions to CHI.
* Servicing Financial institutions and banks seeking independent
verification of key customer account calculations.
* Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders across
the Organisation, working alongside others on all technical modelling
matters as the team continues to grow.
* Other adhoc projects that may arise appropriate to your skill set
and expertise.
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* The successful candidate should have an excellent knowledge of
advanced Excel, Microsoft BI or similar, and it’s uses in financial
modelling and management.
* Proven ability to interrogate, maintain and renew financial
models.
* Desirable that the candidate has previous experience in the use of
financial modelling software tools such as Brixx or similar.
* Possess strong financial acumen, including an astute awareness of
wider commercial, business, and economic issues.
* Must be comfortable working in a project environment interacting
with senior level executives.
* Strong consulting background or experience gained in a relevant
industry role.
* Possess strong financial acumen, including strong understanding of
corporate finance arrangements and the impact on business modelling.
* Excellent communication skills including report drafting,
delivering presentations, run meetings and an ability to influence all
levels of the business. With ability to present to Committees/Boards.
* A professionally recognised finance or accounting qualification
would be an advantage.
* Knowledge of property/construction, property finance sector,
Approved Housing Body sector would be an advantage; and
* The successful candidate should have at least 5 years post
college/qualified experience.
* Legally permitted to work in Ireland.
PERSONAL SKILLS
* Excellent research and analytical skills.
* Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
* Operates in a professional manner.
* Attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently but also be a team player and manage
priorities.
* Must be well organized and capable of multitasking with calm
disposition.
* Ability to learn and adapt to change quickly.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. (CHI operates
a performance-based salary model that allows for annual salary
increases on a set salary range through performance).
ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual leave will be * days
(exclusive of * public holidays), plus an
additional 3 Privilege days per year. Annual leave increases through
length of service and can also be additionally accrued as paid time
off in lieu of overtime (TOIL).
PENSION: Co-operative Housing Ireland offers a defined contribution
pension scheme. Employees have access to the scheme on successful
completion of their six-month probationary period.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Continuous professional development, training
& further education courses, study & exam leave, and professional
membership fees are paid for at CHI’s discretion where relevant.
TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE: Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid
according to CHI Policy, similar to public sector rates.
E-WORKING ALLOWANCE: An Electronic Working Allowance is paid daily for
remote working.
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for immediate
interviews based on applications and CVs submitted. The short-listing
selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as
outlined in this job description. Please note that all posts may be
subject to Garda Vetting.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5PM ON FRIDAY THE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**ND OF SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to **Apply
on the website**.
(Co-operative Housing Ireland does not require the assistance of
recruitment agencies at this time).
_CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
_ALL DOCUMENTATION RECEIVED BY CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING IRELAND WILL BE
PROCESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DATA PROTECTION ACTS & GENERAL DATA
PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR; **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**)._
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